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M2 XEX

2001 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

64,742 mi
Last recorded64,742 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 728103,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 XEX
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 64,742 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 58,247 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 51,414 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 51,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 May 2022 40,080 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 29,672 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 20,867 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 19,251 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 19,097 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 14,110 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 14,101 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 13,385 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 13,077 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 12,967 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2011 12,228 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 11,662 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 10,303 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 9,285 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 7,813 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 5,296 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 21 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 728?

Based on 84,739 MOT tests across 7,020 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
5,164
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
7,020
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,391
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 3,768
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,300
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,183
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,071
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M2 XEX is a 2001 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2001 BMW 728 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 103,890 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 728 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M2 XEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 728 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 728 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M2 XEX registered?

M2 XEX is a 2001 BMW 728, first registered on 5 July 2001.

Is M2 XEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M2 XEX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M2 XEX have outstanding finance?

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